Nearest RNLI Lifeboat Stations Cornwall
As anyone who visits the coast a lot understands the RNLI provides a much-needed service that nobody ever wants to make a call on. Our Lifeboat category brings all Coast Radar’s Cornwall listings related to Lifeboats and their stations together, with many opening to the public or offering fundraising shops.
Finding the best things to see and do on a Cornwall day out with your family or friends is easy – simply explore the Lifeboat links below, hit the jump to my location button or use the search bar to plan your next Cornwall activity.
- Rock lifeboat station was established in 1994 and operates a single inshore lifeboat. Station and shop open during the summer.
- Looe lifeboat station was established in 1866 but then closed in 1930. The station was opened again in 1992 and now operates two inshore lifeboats. Station open daily whilst shop open daily between Easter and late December.
- Newquay lifeboat station was established in 1850s and now operates two inshore lifeboats. Station and shop open in the summer.
- Fowey lifeboat station was established in the 1820s and now operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. RNLI shop has restricted opening times and station visits only by appointment.
- Sennen Cove lifeboat station was founded in 1853,. The station is situated just one mile northeast of Land’s End and is protected from the storms and force of the Atlantic Ocean by the high cliffs of Pedn-men-du. This area is some of the most challenging conditions to be found anywhere round the coast. The Sennen Cove lifeboat station is open daily with access to a viewing gallery overlooking the lifeboat, Also souvenir shop.
- Falmouth lifeboat station was established in 1867 and now operates inshore and all weather lifeboats. Station has restricted opening times.
- Padstow has had lifeboats since the early 1800s, and currently operates an offshore lifeboat. Station open daily, alhtough no shop.
- Penlee lifeboat station had its first lifeboat in the early 1800s and now operates offshore and inshore lifeboats. Station only open by appointment whilst the shop is open during the summer but limited in the winter.
- Bude lifeboat station was established in 18378 although currently operates from a modern building. Operates an inshore lifeboat. Station open by appointment only and the shop is open weekdays.
- St Ives has had a lifeboat since the 1830s and the station today currently operates two lifeboats. Station and shop open weekdays in the summer.
- St Marys lifeboat station was established in 1837 and operates an all weather lifeboat. Station is open daily.
- The Lizard lifeboat station is launched from the boathouse down the slipway into the sea. The station features a funicular line to transport lifeboat crews from the boathouse to the clifftop station car park. The lifeboat station was opened here in 1961, the location was chosen because it was sufficiently protected to allow safe launching in all conditions. The old lifeboat station around the Lizard headland at Polpeor Cove was too exposed, making launching difficult and dangerous in certain conditions.
